The cycle has always been a stat that has been debated. Its an anomaly, which makes it cool. A hitter collects one of every hit and thats pretty nice. The debate kicks in when players will stop at a certain base instead of pushing or push when they have no shot, to get the cycle. Because then the focus on the game leaves the team, and then goes to the player. Anyway, most of the time I like cycles and its a neat thing to have two cycles on one day (Stephen Drew and Adrian Beltre). The last time that happened was 1920 (Bobby Veach and George Burns)
The Nationals have been streaking now. They have won 7 and they are looking good, too bad they are already eliminated from postseason play. Anyway, yesterday's win over the Phillies, we really should thank Lastings. He only had one hit in the game, but it was a big hit that scored two runs in the first inning. Kendrick really had a terrible game for the Phils, and the now the Phils are 2 games out. They have shot and high hopes today because they have Hamels starting and we have Niese. Lets hope Niese surprises and Hamels fails tonight.On another Philly note, one of my friends pointed out to me yesterday that with the Phillies 63rd loss, they cannot reach Rollins goal of 100 regular season wins. I had completley forgotten about that promise, shows the difference winning makes, you forget about comments by cocky shortstops on the Phillies.
Last, but not least, did you see Parnell yesterday? They should a quick clip on Sportscenter on him walking to the bullpen with a pink backpack. I'm assuming its some sort of bullpen hazing, and it was pretty entertaining.
